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Despite strong Q1, Singapore PM says H2 economic outlook uncertain as Middle East war drags on
SINGAPORE, June 9 — Singapore’s economy could face slower growth and higher inflation in the second half of the year as the fallout from the Middle East war feeds through more fully, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said today. The trade-dependent
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Luxury yacht engulfed in flames at Singapore’s Sentosa Cove marina
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — A yacht caught fire at 11 Cove Drive in Singapore this morning, with the vessel fully engulfed by flames when firefighters responded. In a Facebook post, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted
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Dead juvenile dugong found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty, first local record since 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — A dead juvenile dugong was found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty yesterday, reportedly the first local record of the rare marine mammal since 2021. According to The Straits Times, Marcus Chua, mammal curator at the National University
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Singapore orders YouTube, Facebook and X to block posts claiming country ‘overrun’ by Indians
SINGAPORE, June 6 — The Singapore government has ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to block 14 social media posts that authorities said targeted the Indian community and sought to undermine the country’s multiracial model. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
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Six down, 30 still at large as Singapore hits Cambodia scam ring, latest Singaporean suspect nabbed in Perlis
SINGAPORE, June 6 — Another Singaporean man has been arrested in Malaysia for his alleged links to a Cambodia-based scam ring that targeted Singaporeans, with the latest suspect caught in Perlis. Francis Tan Thuan Heng, 32, was among the 34
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Singapore man to be charged over alleged assault on bus passenger wearing cap with Israeli emblem
SINGAPORE, June 3 — A 30‑year‑old man accused of attacking another passenger on a Sengkang bus after grabbing a cap bearing an Israeli emblem will be charged in court on June 4, police said. The Straits Times reported that according to
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Singapore partners UK nuclear regulator to bolster expertise as it explores nuclear power option
SINGAPORE, June 2 — Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in nuclear safety regulation, including the exchange of information and expertise, and the training of scientific and technical personnel. Singapore National Environment Agency
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Singapore rolls out AI agent registry as govt expands use of artificial intelligence in public service
SINGAPORE, June 2 — Singapore is developing a registry of artificial intelligence agents for around 150,000 public officers, as the government moves to expand the use of AI in public service work while tightening safeguards on data security and oversight.
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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on Saturday after falling ill while trekking down from the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). CNA reported that the 40-year-old was part of a Chan Brothers tour group
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Singapore minibus driver unconscious after crash knocks down lamp post in Bukit Batok
SINGAPORE, May 30 — A 50‑year‑old minibus driver was taken to hospital unconscious after his vehicle crashed and toppled a lamp post at the junction of Bukit Batok Road and Tengah Link on May 29. According to The Straits Times,
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